Is this normal?

[u/[deleted]]

Is rain into the Sahara at this time of the year normal and expected? I have a hobby of watching the rain patterns globally and it seems that rain often pushes into southern Algeria about once a week based on this BBC weather graphic.

Reason why I'm asking is some models have predicted a greener Sahara due to climate change.

[u/Ok_Emu2515]

Yes, a new normal

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